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SanJosesSteve · 10-18-2017, 11:58 AM

Watching my folks bring home a monster 30' 5th wheel trailer yesterday made me wonder..... what is the towing capacity of my 59 GMC. (270 straight 6 w/3 on the tree.)

I imagine back in the day it was uncommon to see anything much larger than an 18' "Canned Ham" type trailer. Still..... I bet they were heavier than a modern trailer.

Anyone know what the towing capacity was of these trucks back in the day? Don't worry though...... you won't see my 59 trying to pull a 30' 5th wheel ! (Would make for in interesting picture though! Hahahaha!

-Steve

10-18-2017, 11:58 AM	#1
SanJosesSteve Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 45	Towing back in 1959 Watching my folks bring home a monster 30' 5th wheel trailer yesterday made me wonder..... what is the towing capacity of my 59 GMC. (270 straight 6 w/3 on the tree.) I imagine back in the day it was uncommon to see anything much larger than an 18' "Canned Ham" type trailer. Still..... I bet they were heavier than a modern trailer. Anyone know what the towing capacity was of these trucks back in the day? Don't worry though...... you won't see my 59 trying to pull a 30' 5th wheel ! (Would make for in interesting picture though! Hahahaha! -Steve __________________ "What's that round short pedal on the floor do?"



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